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Chrome Pyrope and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Chrome Pyrope and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and Moonstone physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chrome Pyrope and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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